Physically, you will usually get several years out of your hearing aids, but as your degree of hearing loss changes, your hearing aids may need an upgrade. Comparable to prescription glasses, hearing aids are customized to accommodate your specific auditory requirements, requiring regular reassessment. Here are a few tips to help you get the most […]
Nowadays, the cellular phone network is a lot more dependable (and there’s a lot less static involved). But in some cases, it will still be hard to hear what the person on the other end is saying. And for individuals who have hearing loss, it can be particularly challenging. There must be a simple fix […]
It probably feels like a simple thing to take care of your hearing aids. When you initially obtained your hearing aids, you probably got a set of care instructions, after all. The majority of hearing specialists will give you a step-by-step how-to in regard to regular hearing aid maintenance. But it’s very likely that you […]
One of the most common causes of hearing aid repair issues is moisture damage. Tiny amounts of sweat, humidity, condensation, and water frequently get into hearing aids. Hearing aids are often worn while working or engaging in physical activity. They are often worn outdoors in extreme temperatures and then brought back inside to more comfortable […]
What about over-the-counter hearing aids? In August of 2017, Congress signed the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act into law. It provides for the creation of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids to be available for retail purchase by the year 2020. An OTC hearing aid will still be classified as durable medical equipment, but it is only appropriate […]
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may […]
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even […]
